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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable el
  • 5 letters
Syllables
el-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-der.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as el-der.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide elder into syllables?

elder divides as el-der. el-der: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in elder?

Elder has 2 syllables (el-der).

Which syllable is stressed in elder?

The stressed syllable in elder is el. The 1st syllable is stressed: EL-der.

How do you pronounce elder?

/ˈɛldɚ/ in American English.